EFT Tapping Chart: Understanding the 9 Tapping Points for Emotional Freedom

In a world where stress, trauma, and emotional blockages often dictate the quality of our lives, Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), commonly known as EFT Tapping, offers a holistic approach to healing. Rooted in the ancient principles of Chinese acupressure and modern psychology, EFT Tapping is a powerful self-help tool that helps individuals release negative emotions, reduce anxiety, and foster emotional well-being. Understanding the 9 EFT tapping points is crucial in harnessing the full potential of this transformative technique.

As a certified EFT Practitioner, I have witnessed countless individuals break free from destructive emotional patterns and experience profound personal growth. This article will walk you through the basics of EFT Tapping, focusing on the 9 essential tapping points that are integral to the process. By understanding these points and how they work in harmony with your emotional system, you can begin to unlock emotional freedom and create lasting change in your life.

What Is EFT Tapping?

EFT Tapping, or Emotional Freedom Techniques, is a form of psychological acupressure that involves tapping on specific meridian points on the body while focusing on emotional issues, negative thoughts, or past traumas. These tapping points correspond to the same energy meridians used in traditional Chinese medicine. By stimulating these points, EFT Tapping helps restore balance to the body’s energy, which is often disrupted by negative emotions and unresolved experiences.

The combination of physical tapping and mental focus allows individuals to release the intensity of their emotions, resulting in reduced stress, anxiety, and even physical discomfort. Unlike traditional talk therapy, EFT Tapping directly addresses the body’s energetic imbalances, making it an efficient and effective method for healing.

The Importance of the EFT Tapping Chart

To effectively practice EFT Tapping, it’s important to understand the 9 key tapping points, which are outlined in the EFT Tapping Chart. This chart serves as a visual guide, helping you locate the exact areas on the body where you should apply tapping. By following this chart and tapping on the correct points, you can ensure that you are stimulating the right energy meridians, which is essential for achieving emotional release and balance.

Before we dive into the details of each tapping point, it’s helpful to understand why these points are significant. In Traditional Chinese Medicine, these points are connected to energy pathways known as meridians. When energy is flowing smoothly through these meridians, the body remains balanced and healthy. However, when the flow of energy is blocked or disrupted by stress, trauma, or negative emotions, physical and emotional symptoms arise. EFT Tapping works by clearing these blockages, allowing energy to flow freely again and restoring harmony to the body and mind.

The 9 Essential EFT Tapping Points

Below is a breakdown of the 9 essential EFT Tapping points that are most commonly used in EFT Tapping sessions. Each point corresponds to a different energy meridian and has its own unique benefits when it comes to emotional healing.

1. Karate Chop Point (KC)

• Location: The outer edge of the hand, between the base of the pinky and the wrist (often referred to as the "karate chop" area).
• Meridian Connection: Small Intestine Meridian
• Purpose: The Karate Chop point is used to set up the tapping process. By tapping on this point, you signal to your body and mind that you are about to address an emotional issue. It's also where you repeat your setup statement, which typically begins with "Even though I have this [emotion/issue], I deeply and completely accept myself."

The Karate Chop point helps release any initial resistance or self-judgment, preparing the mind and body for deeper emotional release during the tapping sequence.

2. Eyebrow Point (EB)

• Location: At the beginning of the eyebrow, just above the nose.
• Meridian Connection: Bladder Meridian
• Purpose: Tapping on the Eyebrow Point can help release emotions tied to fear, frustration, and trauma. This point is often associated with the body's response to stress and anxiety, making it an effective point for reducing overwhelming feelings.

3. Side of the Eye (SE)

• Location: On the bone directly on the outer side of the eye.
• Meridian Connection: Gallbladder Meridian
• Purpose: The Side of the Eye point is linked to anger, resentment, and frustration. When tapping on this point, you can release deep-rooted emotions associated with interpersonal conflicts, feelings of injustice, or situations that evoke strong emotional reactions.

4. Under the Eye (UE)

• Location: On the bone directly under the eye, in line with the pupil.
• Meridian Connection: Stomach Meridian
• Purpose: The Under the Eye point is often associated with anxiety, worry, and insecurity. This point can help individuals release fears tied to safety and security, including financial worries or concerns about the future. It’s especially effective for calming nervousness and stress.

5. Under the Nose (UN)

• Location: Between the bottom of the nose and the upper lip.
• Meridian Connection: Governing Vessel
• Purpose: Tapping on the Under the Nose point is effective for releasing shame, embarrassment, and guilt. These emotions are often tied to self-worth and personal identity, making this point powerful for boosting confidence and self-acceptance.

6. Chin Point (CH)

• Location: In the indentation between the lower lip and the chin.
• Meridian Connection: Central Vessel
• Purpose: The Chin Point, like the Under the Nose point, is connected to feelings of shame and guilt. Tapping on this point helps you let go of negative self-talk, judgment, and feelings of unworthiness, allowing space for greater self-compassion and acceptance.

7. Collarbone Point (CB)

• Location: Just below the collarbone, about an inch beneath the bone.
• Meridian Connection: Kidney Meridian
• Purpose: The Collarbone Point is one of the most important points in the EFT Tapping sequence. It’s commonly used to release anxiety, overwhelm, and indecisiveness. This point helps ground the body and is effective for reducing physical symptoms of stress, such as tightness in the chest or shallow breathing.

8. Under the Arm (UA)

• Location: About four inches below the armpit, in line with the nipple.
• Meridian Connection: Spleen Meridian
• Purpose: The Under the Arm point is closely linked to feelings of insecurity and vulnerability. Tapping on this point helps release long-held emotional baggage, especially related to fear of rejection or failure. It's also beneficial for reducing tension and anxiety.

9. Top of the Head (TH)

• Location: Directly on the crown of the head.
• Meridian Connection: Governing Vessel
• Purpose: The Top of the Head point is the final point in the EFT Tapping sequence and helps to integrate the emotional shifts that occur during the tapping process. It’s associated with a sense of connection, clarity, and overall well-being. Tapping on this point can provide a sense of completion and grounding, making it a powerful point for wrapping up a tapping session.

How to Perform EFT Tapping: A Step-by-Step Guide

Now that you are familiar with the 9 essential EFT Tapping points, let’s go over a basic EFT Tapping sequence. Whether you're working with a certified EFT Practitioner or practicing on your own, this simple routine will guide you through the process of releasing emotional blockages.

Step 1: Identify the Issue

Choose a specific issue you want to work on, such as stress, anxiety, or a limiting belief. The more specific you can be, the more effective the tapping session will be.

Step 2: Measure the Intensity

On a scale of 0 to 10, measure the intensity of the emotion or issue. This will help you gauge your progress after tapping.

Step 3: Set Up the Statement

While tapping on the Karate Chop point, repeat a setup statement that acknowledges the issue while expressing self-acceptance. For example: “Even though I feel anxious about this presentation, I deeply and completely accept myself.”

Step 4: Tap on the Points

Tap on each of the 9 EFT Tapping points (Eyebrow, Side of the Eye, Under the Eye, Under the Nose, Chin, Collarbone, Under the Arm, Top of the Head) while repeating a reminder phrase related to the issue, such as “This anxiety” or “This fear of failure.”

Step 5: Measure the Intensity Again

After completing the tapping sequence, reassess the intensity of the emotion. If the intensity has not decreased significantly, repeat the tapping process until you notice a shift.

The Science Behind EFT Tapping

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of EFT Tapping in reducing emotional distress. Research indicates that tapping on these specific meridian points can reduce cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and activate the body’s relaxation response. This helps to calm the nervous system, promoting emotional healing and well-being.

Moreover, EFT Tapping has been found to be effective in addressing a wide range of emotional issues, including PTSD, anxiety, depression, and phobias. Many individuals also report improvements in physical symptoms, such as chronic pain and fatigue, after using EFT Tapping regularly.

Why Work with a Certified EFT Practitioner?

While EFT Tapping is a powerful self-help tool, working with a certified EFT Practitioner can enhance the process. A trained Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner can guide you through deeper layers of emotional work, helping you uncover underlying issues that may be contributing to your distress. Additionally, an Emotional Freedom Techniques Practitioner can help you develop personalized tapping routines tailored to your unique needs.

At Tapping Oasis, I provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals to explore their emotions and heal from past trauma. Our approach combines EFT Tapping, Inner child healing, and Desired Outcome Visualization to help you achieve lasting transformation.

Conclusion: Start Your Journey to Emotional Freedom Today

EFT Tapping offers an accessible and empowering way to release emotional blockages and create a life of greater balance and well-being. By understanding the 9 essential EFT Tapping points and incorporating them into your daily routine, you can experience profound shifts in your emotional and physical health.

Whether you’re new to EFT Tapping or looking to deepen your practice, I encourage you to explore this transformative technique. With the support of a certified EFT Practitioner, you can unlock the full potential of Emotional Freedom Techniques and begin your journey toward healing and empowerment.

If you’re ready to take the next step, consider scheduling a free discovery session with me, where compassionate guidance and powerful tools are at your fingertips for emotional freedom.